1965 Peugeot 204 vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (54 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1054 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (89 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1965 Peugeot 204 has manual transmission. 1965 Peugeot 204 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Peugeot 204 | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
Model | 204 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1130 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3210 mm |